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W437 PRV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 PRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 113,909 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan near front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,270 miles

front tractor joints leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2019 111,259 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan above body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tractor joints leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 111,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints slight leak

mounting points for side steps corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,664 miles

corrosion n/s foot well

corrosion n/s/f out rigger

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,476 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 100,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,594 miles

chip in screen

road noise on road test

Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,594 miles

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

road noise on road test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,293 miles

chips in screen

Pass 15 Apr 2010 192,365 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 192,365 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 185,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 177,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering colum upper uj slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2007 169,684 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 162,914 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W437 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W437 PRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W437 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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